Mexican Chicken Penne For Kids Recipes

MEXICAN CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, combine chicken, dip, milk and salt.
• Drain pasta; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Top with tomato, onions and cheese.

CHICKEN PENNE ARMADILLO GRILL

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and place chicken breasts and red pepper strips to baking sheet, sprinkle with cayene; broil until golden brown (about 20 minutes); set aside, and slice chicken in diagonal pieces.
• Begin cooking pasta until al dente.
• In a saucepan, heat oil and saute' onion and garlic.
• Deglaze pan with white wine and reduce liquid, adding tomatoes & cook 3-4 minutes.
• Then add pesto, cream and seasonings, stir until fully incorporated.
• Add drained pasta to sauce and toss, then divide mixture among 4 warm plates and top each with chicken slices and red peppers.
• Garnish with Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.

MEXICAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.Add the penne and cook till al dente - drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large deep skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Season the chicken with salt & pepper, add to skillet and cook until lightly browned.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened and chicken is cooked through.
• Add the diced tomatoes, chipolte and adobo sauce and cook until heated through.
• Add the corn, season with salt & pepper and cook until the corn is heated through.
• Add the penne and the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil to the sauce and toss to coat. Add one cup of the queso blanco and toss.
• Transfer pasta to bowls - sprinkle with the remaining cheese and cilantro and serve.